Finished reading The Outsider

 

Long time no see Bookies,

Well I can say that I finally finished a Stephen King book. Now the book was interesting in trying to solve a murder but as you get closer to the end, the book makes a supernatural turn. If I am being honest, I don't think this book needed anything supernatural going on to make this a good book. Also it just leaves you with more questions than answers. I don't like that. Sadly the book gets three stars from me. I wanted to love this book but once it went supernatural and made no sense, I opt out. Granted I did finish the book because I was so close and stuck through it. But I guess Mr. King likes his supernatural. He wouldn't be one of my idols in the horror genre if he didn't. Sadly, I can't say much about this book. Like I said, the moment it went supernatural, I just kind of droned out listening to the audiobook. The ending was kind of happy but two people did lose their lives to stop the monster that was terrorizing them. I am motivated to read the second book in this universe and now I know to expect a little supernatural for next time. Anyways, I liked the book. Would recommend, but would warn that if you don't like something suddenly taking a supernatural turn to not read this book.

So until next time....

-Lys

Reading Outsider by Stephen King

 

Hello Bookies,

I might actually finally do it. I might actually finish a Stephen King book. I've got the audiobook for this one and I'm breezing through. Well sort of. Being on a slight burnout, it helps to just listen to something before bed while playing a mobile game. But the book is also pretty interesting. We have a murder that points to one person doing it. But the person of interest has a solid alibi. So the whole book is trying to figure out how that is possible. Also if the person of interest is innocent, trying to figure out who actually did it. This is a book that really makes you think and makes you pay attention to details. That is probably why I enjoy the book. It keeps me engaged in trying to solve the problem. I still have a way to go but I will not reveal who did it. I want you all to figure it out by reading the book.

So until next time...

-Lys

Let's Get Personal #21

 Hello there Bookies,

It has been a while. I've had a few long weeks and now I'm just too tired to do anything. Especially read. So I am going to put away the book I was reading, Just Like Home, and move on to audiobooks until I feel better. Also I experienced a death in my family that I had to deal with, which also put a strain on me mentally due to the fact that it meant I had to drive 16 hours to Oklahoma for the service. Hopefully a few weeks of rest will get me back to normal. At least I can say that I have defeated my reading challenge of 120 books. Next year we are aiming for 130 books. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey

 

Hey there Bookies,

I decided to take a break from the dark romance and grab a thriller instead. I did attempt to read this book at one point but I don't think I got very far. This is all new to me. I've never read a book by this author before and if I did, I don't remember or record it. I have no idea what this book is about which is perfect for a true review. I just know that this book was on my recommended list and the library was replacing the copy, so I snatched it. I can't wait to sink into the mysteries of this book. Wish me luck.

So until next time...

-Lys

Finished reading Her Soul to Take

 

Hello Bookies,

It took me longer to read this book than expected because I made the mistake to not read during my vacation. It felt like every time I opened my book, someone used that time to bug me about something. But it is done and I think the story was written quite well. We actually had a plot that we could follow. Our main character Rae is interested in the paranormal. Making it her goal to prove that it all does exist. But it seemed like fate had other plans for her. Turns out she is destined to be a sacrifice and the whole book is her trying to survive. All the while falling in love with a demon named Leon. But for the majority of the book she just likes his company and mistakes her feelings as just safety and lust. It also doesn't help that Leon is always angry and doesn't know what he wants either. Well except that he wants Rea's soul. So a lot of spicy scenes happen and monsters are coming after Rae the majority of the book. The really good stuff happens at the end when the cult who want to use Rae as a sacrifice finally gets a hold of her. But I'm not going to tell you more than that because that would just ruin the book. I did enjoy the book but I didn't love the book. Sadly making it only get three stars out of five from me. The book didn't grip me and again it is another book that feels like it rushed a bit. I know that there are other books in this series, but they will have to wait because the library doesn't have them and I have to save money for the holidays. Maybe a family member will take pity on me and get me the books I need. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Let's Get Personal #20

 Hello there Bookies,

I'm finally home once again with a stable internet connection. Even though I didn't get much reading done, I plan to catch up now that I'm not running around Oklahoma. Right now I'm just getting settled back at home. Even my dog Kaito is exhausted from the trip. But we are all happy to be back. I just want to wish you all a happy holidays. Now I'm off to read more of the latest book I started.

-Lys

Started reading Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

 

Hello there Bookies,

I thought I would update you on the book I'm recent reading while I still have time and internet. I haven't really had time to fully dive into this book. So for a little while I was a little confused on what was going on because not a whole lot gets explained. I'm sure if I read the author's letter to the readers in the beginning, it would have clued me in, but I just skipped it. But the more I read the more I am starting to understand. I'm not far enough into the book to judge anything. But I will assume that this is going to be a romance between a ghost hunter and a demon. Of course the ghost hunter doesn't care about safety when it is a chance to have a good story for their livelihood. I'm curious on what this book is going to hold. I just know that it is a dark romance and I know nothing of the plot. How else are we going to get an honest review?

So until next time....

-Lys